Britain

Over Palestine Action support

Sally Rooney's books to be withdrawn from UK sale

Irish author Sally Rooney's publisher will stop selling her books in Britain over legal concerns stemming from her support for the banned group Palestine Action.

'Antisemitic policy'

UK PM rules out deal with Greens

Prime Minister Andy Burnham condemns Green Party motion defining Zionism as racism, saying Labour cannot enter a partnership with a party that supports such a position.

Iran summons British ambassador over RAF Fairford allegations

Iran summons Britain's ambassador and threatens to reconsider relations after UK officials accused Tehran of directing a suspected plot at RAF Fairford.

Recorded anti-Jewish hate crimes rise 10% in England and Wales

New UK government figures reveal 10% rise in antisemitic hate crimes in England and Wales, with 3,162 offenses recorded.

UK announces public inquiry into Yom Kippur synagogue attack

Britain launches a public inquiry into the 2025 Manchester synagogue terror attack in which two Jewish worshippers were murdered.

UK PM: IRGC 'almost certainly' behind RAF Fairford terror plot

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Iran's Revolutionary Guards almost certainly directed a suspected plot targeting RAF Fairford, a base used by US bombers.

UK Green leader won't say if Israel has a right to exist

UK Green Party leader Zack Polanski avoids answering whether Israel has a right to exist, while distancing himself from a party motion declaring Zionism racist.

Britain:

Defeat for anti-Israel candidate in UK election

Green Party leader Zack Polanski came in second in the by-election for the seat vacated by Keir Starmer, days after his party described Zionism as 'a form of racism.'

UK PM demands Greens reverse motion declaring Zionism racism

British PM Andy Burnham urges Green leader Zack Polanski to reverse a motion labeling Zionism racist, warning it undermines a two-state solution.

UK refuses to close Jerusalem consulate, renames it ‘UK Mission’

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announces that the British Consulate General in Jerusalem will remain open under a new name following talks with Israel,

Report:

Flydubai terrorist trained as a pilot in Britain

The Telegraph reports that the Omani pilot accused of trying to hijack a Flydubai flight to Israel trained in Britain and New Zealand before working for Oman Air.

Report:

Iranian drone plot behind threat to US bombers at UK base

New York Times reports Iranian drone plot targeting B-1 bombers and US personnel at RAF Fairford prompted the weekend withdrawal.

Trump confirms:

'US moved bombers from UK base over threat'

President Trump confirms the US removed bombers from RAF Fairford over a threat, says he believes Iran was behind the attempted Flydubai attack.

UK

Life for terrorist who attempted attack on Israeli Embassy

A British court sentenced a man of Kuwaiti origin to life in prison after he attempted to break into the Israeli Embassy in London last year and carry out a stabbing attack.

Amid Iran-backed terror plot

US withdraws bombers from UK base

The US has withdrawn all bombers from RAF Fairford in England after commanders received new threats about a suspected Iran-backed plot targeting the base.

London police urge students to move October 7 march

Pro-Palestinian students in London are planning a march in support of Palestinians specifically on October 7.

Yom Kippur terror plot foiled

Two Iranian nationals were arrested in the UK over an alleged plot to attack Manchester's Jewish community during Yom Kippur.

Report:

British doctors shared posts appearing to justify Oct. 7 attacks

Investigation published in The Telegraph finds NHS consultants shared posts describing Oct. 7 as “creative" or “justified," prompting hospital and medical regulator responses.

UK-Iranian dual citizen arrested in connection with foiled attack

A British citizen who also holds Iranian citizenship was arrested on suspicion of planning a terrorist act against the RAF Fairford base in Britain, which was foiled earlier this week.

Announcement raising alarm in Britain

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham sparked controversy by putting one of the most sensitive issues in the country back on the agenda: relations with the European Union.

UK PM:

‘Strong indications Iran involved in RAF terror investigation’

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says there are “strong indications" Iran was involved a terror plot near RAF Fairford which led to the arrests of five men.

UK targets IDF

Britain has suspended or refused more than 80 export licences for items potentially used by the IDF in Gaza, the Jewish Chronicle reports.

Labour? Friends of Israel?

Burnham’s cabinet to skip pro-Israel reception

No members of Andy Burnham’s cabinet are expected at the Labour Friends of Israel reception, days after Ed Miliband addressed a Palestinian event.

Vows sanctions

Miliband lashes out at Israel

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband attacks Israel at Labour conference, vows sanctions targeting Israeli communities and services in Judea and Samaria.

RAF Fairford:

Five suspects released on bail as investigation continues

RAF Fairford suspects to be released on bail, head of counter-terror police says.

Explosives scare at US airbase in Britain amid Iranian threats

Several arrested near RAF Fairford as bomb disposal experts examine vehicles and residents are evacuated, following Iranian threats against US bomber base.

Burnham:

'Threats against Israel do not justify its West Bank actions'

British PM criticizes Israel at the UN over its policies in Judea and Samaria and defends Britain’s trade ban on “settlement goods".

Yom Kippur

UK Chief Rabbi issues special prayer for Manchester victims

Britain’s Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis writes a special Yom Kippur prayer honoring the two victims of last year’s Heaton Park synagogue terror attack.

Britain:

Jewish patients hide their identity amid NHS antisemitism

A new investigation exposes Nazi gestures, threats, assaults and shocking antisemitic abuse in Britain's public health system.

Antisemitic attack

Three Jewish teens assaulted on London bus

Three Jewish 14-year-olds allegedly assaulted and subjected to hate speech on a London bus as police investigate the incident as antisemitic.

Muslim countries back UK sanctions on Judea and Samaria

Eight Muslim-majority countries, including Abraham Accords member UAE, welcome UK sanctions on Israeli communities, urging other nations to take similar measures.

Tzvika Mor

“The British are worse than the Nukhba terrorists"

The father of captivity survivor Eitan Mor and Religious Zionism Knesset candidate sharply attacks British sanctions on Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

New town founded in response to sanctions

As Britain backs boycotts targeting Israeli communities, the first buildings of Metzukei Eretz are being installed in eastern Binyamin ahead of the first families’ arrival.

Israel readies retaliatory sanctions against Europe

Israel is preparing reciprocal measures against countries that joined the recent wave of sanctions against Israelis.

'Not aimed at the Israeli people'

British PM defends ban on Judea and Samaria

British PM Andy Burnham defends a new ban on goods from Judea and Samaria, saying Britain must back a two-state solution.

Britain:

Air traffic control failure disrupts flights, including to Israel

Technical failure causes major UK air travel disruption, with at least 1,000 flights cancelled and thousands of passengers delayed, including El Al and Wizz Air routes between London and Israel.

'Many friends in the UK'

UK Opposition opposes sanctions on Jews in Judea and Samaria

Minister Sa’ar speaks with UK Opposition Leader Kemi Badenoch and Shadow Foreign Secretary Tom Tugendhat, thanks them for opposing British government’s latest measures

Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis

'A dark day for British Jews'

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis condemns British government sanctions targeting Jews in Judea and Samaria, warning they will bolster extremism and fuel an increasingly hostile discourse against Israel.

‘Sanctions are not a solution’:

Herzog urges Britain to back down

President Herzog warns expected British sanctions on Judea and Samaria would interfere in Israel’s elections, harm Palestinian livelihoods and prove a ‘grave miscalculation.’

Florida congressman warns:

'British companies could face boycott over Israel sanctions'

Florida Congressman Randy Fine warns Britain that companies complying with Israel sanctions could be barred from doing business with Florida governments.

Argentina's President shares Ben Gvir's post

Argentine President Javier Milei shares Ben Gvir's social post calling on Israel to recognize Argentina's sovereignty over the Falkland Islands and impose sanctions on Britain.

Over expected sanctions

Smotrich calls for expulsion of British ambassador

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for the British ambassador to be expelled ahead of expected sanctions on Judea and Samaria: The British Mandate is over.

Report:

UK eyes Tuesday rollout of Judea and Samaria economic crackdown

Britain reportedly prepares trade restrictions and sanctions targeting Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria; Israel warns any measures will trigger a response.

'The Brits have lost it'

Huckabee blasts UK foreign secretary over Gaza medicine claims

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee accuses Britain's government of having “lost it" over false Gaza medicine claims.

'Done being passive' | Smotrich’s response to European boycott

The Finance Minister responded during a meeting with industrialists in Ma’ale Adumim to threats of sanctions from Britain and other countries. “One market closes? Other markets will open."

Sa’ar warns UK:

'If Britain acts against Israel, Israel will act'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar warns Britain of retaliation if London imposes sanctions over Israeli construction plans in the E1 area.

UK Chief Rabbi warns:

'Sanctions over E1 could harm British Jews'

Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis warns planned UK sanctions over Israeli construction in E1 could harm British Jews, trade ties and prospects for Middle East peace.

Four plead guilty to arson on Jewish ambulances in London

Four men plead guilty to arson attack that destroyed four Hatzolah ambulances in London, causing £1 million in damage.

Russia threatens Britain as new drone bases put Europe in range

Moscow warns it could strike British military facilities as new intelligence reveals a growing network of Russian drone launch sites capable of reaching deep into Europe.

Calls for boycott of Israel:

100 diplomats: 'You are carrying out ethnic cleansing'

More than 100 former British and French diplomats sign letter to French President Macron and UK Prime Minister Burnham, calling for a boycott of Israel, 'Palestine is being erased before our eyes.'

UK bank attack

Palestine Action activists spared terrorist sentences

Five Palestine Action activists convicted of causing £200,000 in damage at a Barclays branch will not receive terrorist sentences.

'Shameful'

Britain, Canada and Australia condemn Israel's WCK decision

Britain, Canada and Australia condemn Israel's decision not to pursue criminal probes over the 2024 deaths in Gaza of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers.

Sa'ar hits back at UK: 'Israel will not be a passive victim'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar rejects Britain's criticism over E1, accusing London of 'one-sided' policy against Israel.

UK Foreign Sec. to Israel:

'Scrap E1 tender, halt settlement expansion'

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband condemns Israel's E1 construction tender and demands it be withdrawn, warning it threatens the two-state solution.

Prince Harry and Meghan set to move back to UK

Prince Harry and Meghan are preparing to move back to the UK later this month, according to British media, with their children set to attend a British school in September.

Fake Trump aide

UK PM Andy Burnham targeted in security breach

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged text messages with an imposter claiming to be White House chief of staff Susie Wiles before suspecting a fraud.

Suspected:

Chinese money used to support pro-Palestinian protests

US officials investigating suspected covert Chinese support for Code Pink and its activities in the UK and links to groups involved in pro-Palestinian protests.

Piers Morgan raked over the coals after calling Netanyahu 'idiot'

Piers Morgan calls Netanyahu 'idiot' after the PM referred to the UK as an 'Islamic Republic,' but thousands of commenters back up Prime Minister with facts.

UK antisemitism

Jewish principals spend more time on security than education

A British government survey reveals troubling findings: Jewish school principals are devoting more time to security arrangements than to educational matters.

New report:

UK antisemitic incidents jump 21% in first half of 2026

UK antisemitic incidents rose 21% in early 2026, according to new data from the Community Security Trust.